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Brake hydraulic system G
The brake fluid level is too low.
Before driving further, be sure to
read the notes on pages 132 and 152.
Also comes on with the message
"CHECK BRAKE PADS" in the Check
Control.
Technology that monitors itself
Red: Stop immediately
Many of the systems of your BMW
monitor themselves automatically, both
during engine starts and while you are
driving. Indicator and warning lamps
Battery charge current G
The battery is no longer being
charged. There is a malfunction
of the alternator V-belt or in the charg-
that are identified by "G" are tested for ing circuit of the alternator. Please con-
proper functioning whenever the igni-
tion key is turned. They each light up
once for different periods of time.
tact the nearest BMW center.
Brake hydraulic system warning
lamp for Canadian models.
If the V-belt is defective, do not
continue driving. If you do so,
the engine could be damaged due to
overheating. If the V-belt is defective,
increased steering effort is also
required.<
If a fault should occur in one of these
systems, the corresponding lamp does
not go out after the engine is started or
it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
You will see how to react to this below.
Engine oil pressure G
Comes on while the engine is
running and the "Stop! ENGINE
OILPRESS" message appears in the
Check Control:
Stop vehicle and switch off the engine.
Check the engine level; top up as re-
quired. If oil level is correct: Please
contact the nearest BMW center.
Do not continue driving. The en-
gine could be damaged because
of inadequate lubrication.<
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Service Engine Soon G
If the indicator lights up, either
continuously or intermittently,
this indicates a fault in the emissions-
related electronic systems. Although
the vehicle remains operational, you
should have the systems checked by
your BMW center at the earliest possi-
ble opportunity.
Red: An important reminder
Yellow: Check as soon as
possible
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)* G
Parking brake
Comes on when you engage the
parking brake.
Fault in the DBC System. Con-
ventional braking efficiency is
For additional information: Refer to
page 65.
available without limitations.
For additional information: Refer to
page 131.
Parking brake warning lamp for
Canadian models.
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)*
Warning lamp for Canadian
models.
For additional information: Refer to
OBD connector on page 163.
Please fasten safety belts* G
An acoustic signal and message
in the Check Control for 4 to
"Service Engine Soon" warning
lamp for Canadian models.
Antilock Brake System (ABS) G
The ABS system has been de-
activated because of a system
fault. Conventional braking efficiency is
available without limitations. Please
have the system inspected by your
BMW center.
8 seconds. The acoustic signal ends
after the safety belts are fastened.
For additional information on safety
belts: Refer to page 56.
Airbags G
Please have the system
checked by your authorized
BMW center as soon as possible.
For additional information: Refer to
page 57.
For additional information: Refer to
page 129.
ABS warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) G
The ASC+T/DSC has been switched off
or has been deactivated because of a
malfunction. In the event of a malfunc-
tion, have the system checked by your
BMW center. For additional information:
Refer to page 96.
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Green: For your information
Blue: For your information
Turn signal
High beams
Lights up when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher
Flashes when the turn signal is
in operation. Rapid flashing indi-
cates a system malfunction.
For additional information: Refer to
page 71.
is actuated.
For additional information: Refer to
page 71.
Cruise control
Lights up when the cruise con-
trol is activated. Available for
operation via the multi-function steering
wheel.
For additional information: Refer to
page 74.
Fog lamps
Lights up whenever you switch
on the fog lamps.
For additional information: Refer to
page 101.
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